Matt vs Wilbur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matt

Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,802
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Matt Rank #2,802
Wilbur Rank #2,964

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Wilbur more popular?

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Matt and Wilbur mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Matt and Wilbur boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Wilbur is primarily a boy name.

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